UTPB Basketball Roundup

Shawn ShroyerMidland Reporter-Telegram

Published 6:00 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2008

From staff reports

Men fall to Angelo State for third time

ODESSA - Angelo State must have UTPB's number this season. The Rams took down the Falcons Thursday night, 80-76, for their third victory against the Falcons this season. After winning two straight to begin the month, UTPB (4-6) has lost its last two games.

Three Falcons lit up the scoreboard, though, to keep UTPB in the game. Guard Justin Bailey led all scorers with 23 points, making three 3-pointers and sinking all six of his free throw attempts. Forward Rob Harris recorded a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Quintan Lipkins scored 17 points and led UTPB with five assists.

The Falcons trailed by 12 at the half but outscored the Rams 43-35 in the second half to make a game of it. UTPB's next game is Dec. 30 at Midwestern State.

Women back on losing track

WICHITA FALLS - Having just snapped a seven-game losing streak, UTPB put another talley in the loss column with a 73-67 defeat at the hands of Midwestern State. UTPB (2-9) is now off until Jan. 8 when it begins Heartland Conference play against Texas A&M International.

Lady Falcon guard Lauren Unger led all scorers with 21 points, making five 3-pointers and connecting on all four of her free throws. Guard Tammy Acosta was close behind with 18 points - half of which from the charity stripe - for UTPB and added a team-high seven rebounds and seven assists. Forward Callie Norris also reached double digits with 11 points.

UTPB actually led by three at the half, but trailed from the 14:03 mark on in the second half.